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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 647.49 and 249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 647.49 and 249.02 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 647.49 = 249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/647.49 = 249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 647.49 × 249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 161,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,237.96/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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